Fertigation Supervisor

Curaleaf; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

Life/ Disability Insurance

Community Involvement

Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Job summary

Curaleaf in Chambersburg, PA is seeking a Fertigation Supervisor to lead irrigation and nutrient feeding for the Webster cultivation facility. You will install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, operate power tools, and ensure safety and SOP compliance.

You will develop nutrient programs with the Cultivation Manager, manage schedules, train staff, oversee inventory of chemicals, and coordinate with the cultivation team to keep operations productive and compliant.

Qualifications

• One year of supervisory experience.
• One year experience growing cannabis in a regulated facility.
• One year of irrigation, plumbing or similar experience.
• Ability to comply with established safety standards.
• Experience effectively using computer systems, software, and hardware.
• Ability to train co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Develop nutrient programs with the Cultivation Manager to meet strain-specific needs.
• Maintain strategy for crop irrigation and feeding schedules.
• Work closely with the growing team to implement and maintain the irrigation plan.
• Partner with Cultivation Manager to maintain inventory of chemicals and fertilizers on site.
• Ensure fertilizer concentrate tanks are filled adequately.
• Make daily adjustments to the irrigation schedule.
• Respond to system alarms and diagnose/troubleshoot issues quickly.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cannabis cultivation

Irrigation experience

Safety compliance

Computer literacy

Trainer / coaching

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Job description

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Job Title: Fertigation Supervisor
Pay: $57,000 per year
Location: Chambersburg, PA
Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:15AM to 3:45PM.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fertigation Supervisor will ensure all irrigation and nutrient feeding requirements are followed accordingly for both sides of the Webster cultivation facility. Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems. Operates power equipment and hand tools to install,maintain, and repair irrigation systems and related components, including irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, control panels, valves, pumps, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop nutrient programs with the Cultivation Manager to ensure strain-specific needs are met
• Maintain strategy for crop irrigation and feeding schedules
• Work closely with the growing team to ensure irrigation plan is appropriately implemented and maintained
• Partner with Cultivation Manager to maintain inventory of all chemicals and fertilizers on site
• Ensure fertilizer concentrate tanks are filled adequately
• Make daily adjustments to the irrigation schedule
• Respond to system alarms and diagnose/troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively
• Take measurements, record data, and observations for all grow rooms
• Write and execute Standard Operating Procedures related to fertigation
• Performs regular calibration of nutrient testing instruments
• Monitor soil moisture content of the crop, and obtain water samples for testing
• Work closely with the other supervisors and managers to maintain a healthy, happy, clean, highly productive, and compliant facility.
• Responsible for directing employees’ daily tasks
• Provide leadership to fertigation team, train team members on new and updated SOPs
• Ensure tasks are being completed safely and per the SOP
• Communicate laterally with other management staff
• Communicate with upper management
• Ability to provide strong leadership to address employee concerns and administer disciplinary action if necessary
• Recommend staff members for advancement or promotions
• Assist with interviews and hiring
• Able to work variable shifts to meet business requirements
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays as scheduling requires
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel Requirements:
• Perform other duties asassigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervisesthe work activities of others and makesrecommendations concerningselection, termination, performance appraisal,and professional development

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year ofsupervisoryexperience
• One year experience growing cannabis in a regulated facility
• One year of irrigation,plumbingor similar experience
• Ability tocomply withestablished safety standards
• Experience effectively using computer systems, software, and hardware
• Must be able to work in a challenging fast-paced environment whilemaintaininga strong attention to details
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to train co-workers

PreferredQualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Agriculture, Ag Business, Environmental Science, Ecology, Soil Science,Horticultureor similar degree preferred

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger or feel, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. This position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

This position has allergen warnings - Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens, Requires exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol, Requires daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary, Requires the ability to work in confined spaces, Has exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms, Has exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels, Requires a high-stress tolerance, adaptability, and flexibility. Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Our Vision

To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.